Product Manager

We are looking for an eDV/UK*C Product Manager to work 4 days a week on site for an exciting client, job spec below so please feel free to call me on 07887 575829.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Product Manager with active UK*C/eDV to lead and deliver complex data-focused projects within a secure and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in product lifecycle management, stakeholder engagement, and data systems or platforms, preferably within the public sector, defence, or highly regulated industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end product lifecycle for data-centric products, from discovery and strategy through to delivery and continuous improvement.
• Define product vision, roadmap, and success metrics aligned to customer needs, business goals, and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (engineering, data science, DevOps, UX/UI, compliance, etc.) to ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Act as the voice of the customer and advocate for data-driven decision making.
• Manage product backlogs, define user stories, and prioritize features based on value, risk, and dependencies.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, government agencies, and third-party vendors.
• Ensure products adhere to data governance, information assurance, and cybersecurity policies.
• Support business development teams in identifying new opportunities for data product development and enhancement.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Active UK*C/eDV security clearance (essential).
• Proven experience as a Product Manager delivering successful data projects – such as data platforms, analytics tools, data warehouses, or ML/AI initiatives.
• Solid understanding of data architecture, data governance, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience working in agile delivery environments (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.).
• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Miro, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to balance user needs, business goals, and technical constraints.

Desirable

• Experience working in secure, classified, or defence-related environments.
• Background in data science, analytics, or data engineering.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or MOD/USG-specific regulations.
• Product certifications (e.g., Pragmatic, AIPMM, SAFe PM/PO, CSPO).